The BANKSETA invites all qualifying candidates to apply for the Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Funding 2021/22 academic year.

BANKSETA has identified a need for the funding of Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research studies pertinent to the broader banking and inclusive banking (microfinance) sector. Doctoral/Post-doctoral students must be nominated by the Employer where the student is employed. It will evaluate the application based on the importance of the research to the banking and inclusive banking sector and will approve/decline applications and allocation of funds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Doctoral / Post-Doctoral students who have been nominated by the employer where the student is employed.
• University lecturers in the fields of financial services, education, entrepreneurship, mathematics and related fields.
• Lecturers from public TVET colleges and Universities of Technology who want to complete their doctoral studies by completing their dissertation in the field of financial services, education, entrepreneurship, mathematics and related fields.
• This funding window is open to both employed and unemployed applicants.

Necessary Documents

• A copy of the ID
• Transcript of Masters’ results (First-year applicants).
• Proof of registration for the 2021 academic year.
• A copy of the Research Proposal that has been approved and proof of approval by the HE Institution
• A letter (maximum 2 pages) by the applicant explaining how your potential PhD research would contribute to the interest of the financial services sector and the South African economy as a whole.
• A letter (maximum 1 page) from the company or higher education institution endorsing the applicant.
• A signed Progress Report if applying for funding for subsequent years of study.

Useful Links 

• Doctoral Re-Application Progress Report Form 2021
• Doctoral and Post-Doctoral  Application Form 2021
• Discretionary Grand Funding Window Guidelines 2021